It’s the time of year when hundreds of college football players decide on their future. A draft-eligible junior has three options: return to school, enter the transfer portal, or enter the NFL Draft.
LSU football has already lost three key players to the draft, with tackles Will Campbell and Emery Jones declaring, along with tight end Mason Taylor.
A key decision remains — star LSU linebacker Harold Perkins has yet to reveal his next move.
Perkins missed most of 2024 after injuring his knee in LSU’s win over UCLA. He was one of the SEC’s top pass rushers in 2022 before taking time to settle into a new role at middle linebacker in 2023, a position he carried into 2024.
When asked about Perkins’ future last month, LSU head coach [autotag]Brian Kelly[/autotag] said a few things are on the table.
“I know he’s weighing the options, and clearly, we would love to have him back, but we know that these decisions are not easy. We’ll support him in whatever he decides and provide him all the resources necessary to make the best decision for him and his family,” Kelly said.
Kelly added that the LSU training staff’s report on Perkins was positive, and he passed the early stages of repair. Perkins was in the building more as the season drew to a close.
The road hasn’t been smooth for Perkins following his breakout freshman campaign, but he’s a talent LSU would like to have back.